Bicycle Accidents
The Health Benefits of Riding a Bike
Aside from being convenient, affordable, and environmentally friendly, bicycling also has various health benefits. For instance, bicycling, like many physical activities, has a significant impact...
Is Riding in a Group of Bicyclists Safer than Riding Alone?
Individuals may differ on the safety of riding a bicyclist in a group as opposed to riding alone. However, some factors may make riding alone...
How to Rate Your City’s Bikeability
Earlier this year, PeopleForBikes published its 2019 for the most bikeable cities in the U.S. PeopleForBikes used data from surveys, the Bicycle Network Analysis, the...
Who is Liable in Bike Accidents?
The California Motor Vehicle Code governs and protects everyone on the roadway, not just drivers of motor vehicles. Bicyclists also are subject to various state...
Can I Use My Auto Insurance for My Bicycle Accident?
Few people realize that their auto insurance policy likely covers them in a bicycle accident. If you’ve been in a bicycle accident recently, this might...
How to Read an Auto Insurance Declaration Page
Most auto insurance policies are lengthy, complicated, and written in legal language that consumers may not easily understand. As a result, few people bother to...
The Best Bike Helmets to Protect Your Head While Cycling
According to a recent article in Popular Mechanics, choosing the proper helmet can be as important as selecting the appropriate bike for your situation. As...
LA Tests Wavy Bike Barrier to Protect Bicyclists from Vehicles
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation is testing the use of “The Wave,” a thermoplastic bike barrier used to separate bike lanes from motor vehicles...
Metro’s Bike Share Program Debuts in San Fernando Valley
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the city of Los Angeles have opened 16 new Metro Bike Share locations that hold up to 150 bicycles in...
San Diego’s Safety Crackdown: How Recent Enforcement Operations Impact Your Accident Claim
San Diego police and safety organizations are running specific Planning and Enforcement Operations through September 2026. These grant-funded initiatives target high-risk behaviors like speeding, failure...
Support the Complete Streets Bill
SB-127, or the “Complete Streets” bill, would require Caltrans to include safety improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists when performing road maintenance in specifically-defined areas. The...
Bay Area Outreach & Recreational Program Sponsors Weekly Cycling Program in Golden Gate Park for Those with Mobility-Related Disabilities
The San Francisco Chronicle recently reported on a new initiative by the Bay Area Outreach & Recreational Program (BORP) at Golden Gate Park. BORP has...